WORLD
Taliban destroy statue of Shiite foe from 1990s civil war
Taliban destroy statue of Shiite foe from 1990s civil war
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KABUL, Afghanistan, August 18: The Taliban have blown up the statue of a Shiite militia leader who had fought against them during Afghanistan’s civil war in the 1990s, according to photos circulating on social media Wednesday.
Aug 18, 2021
POLITICS, Latest Updates
Prez Bhandari issues ‘party-split’ ordinance
Prez Bhandari issues ‘party-split’ ordinance
KATHMANDU, August 18: President Bidya Devi Bhandari has issued an ordinance that allows the political party to split if they want to.
Aug 18, 2021
ECONOMY
IFC ramps up impact investments in South Asia to protect jobs and livelihoods, drive green...
IFC ramps up impact investments in South Asia to protect job...
KATHMANDU, August 17: In a bid to protect the most vulnerable people and help companies maintain operations and jobs, International Finance Corporation (IFC) said that its focused and sustained investments in South Asia continued to have strong impact in the fiscal year 2021.
Aug 18, 2021
SOCIETY
Wrongfully convicted man freed after 24 years in jail
Wrongfully convicted man freed after 24 years in jail
ROLPA, August 18: The village seemed bright since early morning. Soon, the villagers started playing the trumpets. Locals were gathered around. While some were playing musical instruments, others were waiting to welcome someone with colorful garlands in their hands. A remote village in eastern Rolpa...
Aug 18, 2021
POLITICS, SOCIETY
Govt money meant for the poor being spent on treatment of politicians
Govt money meant for the poor being spent on treatment of po...
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KATHMANDU, August 18: Sita Sada of Golbazaar Municipality-10 tested positive for COVID-19 for a second time in April. Her family members were infected as well. They were forced to take loans for their treatment. So far, Sada and her family have not received any relief from the government.
Aug 18, 2021
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Over 400 Nepalis rescued from Afghanistan, 61 safely landed in Nepal today
Over 400 Nepalis rescued from Afghanistan, 61 safely landed...
KATHMANDU, August 18: Over 400 Nepalis were rescued by the British Army from Kabul, Afghanistan, on Tuesday. Along with Afghan refugees, Nepalis working in Kabul were rescued through an initiative of the British Army. They were taken to the UK and later sent to Nepal.
Aug 18, 2021
POLITICS
CPN-UML unity in crisis: Senior leader Nepal preparing to register new party
CPN-UML unity in crisis: Senior leader Nepal preparing to re...
KATHMANDU, August 18: Senior leader of CPN-UML Madhav Kumar Nepal is preparing to register a new political party. The UML has fallen into crisis after party Chairman KP Sharma Oli on Tuesday recommended action against 14 lawmakers, including senior leader Nepal. Leader Nepal is preparing to register...
Aug 18, 2021
ECONOMY, SOCIETY
Driving license examination system revised to increase pass percentage
Driving license examination system revised to increase pass...
KATHMANDU, August 18: With less than one-third of the participants passing the driver's license test, the government authorities concerned have introduced some adjustments in the test procedures in a bid to ensure that at least half of them pass the test examinations.
Aug 18, 2021
SOCIETY
Dr KC postpones agitations after holding talks with PM Deuba
Dr KC postpones agitations after holding talks with PM Deuba
KATHMANDU, August 18: Prof Dr Govinda KC, who has been running campaigns to bring about reforms in the medical sector in Nepal for years, has postponed his scheduled protest programs after holding talks with Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba on Tuesday.
Aug 18, 2021
SPORTS
Asian Cup Qualifier: Nepal playing against Philippines in first match
Asian Cup Qualifier: Nepal playing against Philippines in fi...
KATHMANDU, August 18: Nepal will take on the Philippines in the first game of the qualification round of the Asian Football Federation (AFC) Women's Asian Cup, 2022.
Aug 18, 2021